HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen vs 2024 HONDA CB125F
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 15 hp (HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 12 Nm (HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Weight spans 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F) to 154 kg (HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen | HONDA CB125F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | HONDA |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen | HONDA CB125F |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 11hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 154kg | 116kg |
| Front brake | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper | Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. |
| Rear brake | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper | 130 mm drum brake |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 30 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX – Monoshock | Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Commuter |
| Top speed | 120km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.5 L/100km | 11 L – 1.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4399 | $3149 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2023 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen vs 2024 HONDA CB125F: listed specifications
The 2023 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen and 2024 HONDA CB125F are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 125 Svartpilen has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB125F has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 Svartpilen and CB125F have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 Svartpilen has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11 hp).
Torque
125 Svartpilen and CB125F have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 Svartpilen has a modest listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
125 Svartpilen is listed as liquid-cooled, and CB125F is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125F is notably lighter on the listed weight (116 kg vs 154 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 125 Svartpilen is listed higher (83 cm) than CB125F (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen vs HONDA CB125F?
HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for HONDA CB125F.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen or HONDA CB125F?
HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the HONDA CB125F.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen or HONDA CB125F?
HONDA CB125F is lighter at 116 kg vs 154 kg for HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen or HONDA CB125F?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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